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_aPS
100 1 _aStephens, Ann S.
_q(Ann Sophia),
_d1810-1886
245 1 0 _aHigh Life in New York :
_bA series of letters to Mr. Zephariah Slick, Justice of the Peace, and Deacon of the church over to Weathersfield in the state of Connecticut
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-05-07
508 _aProduced by Roberta Staehlin, Dave Hobart and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"High Life in New York" by Ann S. Stephens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book presents a humorous exploration of the life and experiences of Jonathan Slick, a humorous and somewhat naive character from Connecticut as he navigates the bustling city of New York. Through a series of letters addressed to his cousin, the novel delves into the contrasts between country and city life, social classes, and the complexities of human interactions. The opening of the novel introduces Jonathan as he arrives in New York, filled with a sense of wonder and excitement. Describing his first impressions of the city, he recounts his visit to his cousin's counting-room and his observations of the fast-paced urban lifestyle. The narrative is characterized by Jonathan's down-to-earth humor and candid thoughts on the people he meets and the situations he encounters, from the enticing sights of city markets to the unfamiliar norms of social etiquette. His letters are filled with anecdotes that reflect both his charm and his hilariously misguided attempts to adapt, setting the stage for a charming journey through the ups and downs of high life in New York. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39645
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